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Now depending on what time of day you go parking can be a little tricky but with some tenacity you’ll find a free spot :) inside the building is incredible. The library has winding staircases and lots of displays on the history of Iowa. I...More

Ask ChoosingToBeHappy about Capitol Building

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Worked at the Capitol during the Legislative season for a decade. During that time, the building was painstakingly restored to its original beauty. The Victorian detail which had been painted over was rediscovered and replicated. I never drive by, approach, or enter the Capitol building...More

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I have had the privilege of working in this building for 4 months out of the year for the last 6 years. It never ceases to amaze me in its grandeur. The detail of the finishes, the spectacular Law Library, the majestic rotunda are quite...More

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The state capital takes 1/2 hr to 2 hrs depending on how much you read and enjoy the displays. The natural museum in the building next to it takes about equal amount of time. We went with a teenager who was not into it... More

The state capital takes 1/2 hr to 2 hrs depending on how much you read and enjoy the displays. The natural museum in the building next to it takes about equal amount of time. We went with a teenager who was not into it much and we were done in about 80 minutes for both. If you enjoy birds, do not miss the display in the next building. It has hundreds of birds including some that are extent like Dodo Bird. The natural history museum displays next to it is amazing. The birds are better than the Smithsonian display in DC.

Yes there are steps but it does have handicapped accessibity. It is a bit difficult to get to some places easily. You are unable to go up to the top of the dome as it's 130 steps and no elevator.
Saturday is open, but only... More

Yes there are steps but it does have handicapped accessibity. It is a bit difficult to get to some places easily. You are unable to go up to the top of the dome as it's 130 steps and no elevator.
Saturday is open, but only public areas can be visited without a guide. And even with a guide you can't get into the law library ( which is gorgeous) So kind of a waste of time.